Sr. Manager, Thermal and HVAC Programs

We are currently seeking a Sr Manager, Thermal & HVAC Programs, to manage the Thermal & HVAC Programs team. Our ideal candidate is a seasoned experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specializations and can resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways. Exhibits a can-do and one-team attitude, approaches their work with vigor, determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. 

The Role: 

• As a Technical Project Manager for Thermal & HVAC Programs (assume approx. 50% of time, with ownership of each specific project to be determined with the other Thermal & HVAC TPMs): 

• Deliver Thermal & HVAC programs for Lucid vehicles, balancing timing, cost, technical risk, performance and quality. Successful delivery is considered as the series production launch of the agreed BOM parts for the Thermal & HVAC systems. 

• Build & publish detailed execution plans and associated budget/headcount requirements 

• Proactively and strategically manage program risks and mitigation plans, using Powertrain Programs one-pagers and escalation paths. Take ownership & drive resolution of these risks. 

• Engage directly with key strategic suppliers to ensure successful project delivery. 

• Publish and maintain the Thermal & HVAC product roadmap, and ensure all cross-functional impacts are understood & documented before changes are made to the current plan-of-record. 

• Ensure Thermal & HVAC cross-functional project teams have a clear understanding of program deliverables, cross-functional roles/responsibilities & execution plans 

• Proactively create strong project team working relationships by fostering good team culture and clear objectives 

• Travel nationally and internationally where necessary for supplier meetings, testing, manufacturing launch, etc. 

• As manager of the Thermal & HVAC TPMs (assume approx. 50% of time, currently two direct reports): 

• Set objectives & manage individual team members performance. Proactively work to remove any blockers to team members’ successful delivery of their objectives. 

• Work with individual team members to define their personal development plans. 

• Define, together with Thermal & HVAC leaders (engineering, supply chain, quality, software, manufacturing, etc), the Product Development Process (PDP). Proactively work to improve definition of roles & responsibilities within the Thermal & HVAC programs team and cross-functionally. 

• Define and develop the tools & processes used by the Thermal & HVAC cross-functional project teams to achieve an efficient working model for all projects. Proactively seek to improve the tools & processes used by other teams. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical field 

• Technical understanding and experience of thermal & HVAC systems 

• 10+ years experience of delivering automotive programs in thermal/HVAC, electric powertrain or related systems 

• Experience of hiring & developing team members 

• Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment with the flexibility to adapt to changing constraints, high expectations and new technologies. 

• Ability to move between summary level and highly detailed schedules and integrate the two. 

• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills. 

• Experience of the complete automotive product development and APQP/PPAP process (tier 1 or OEM). 

• Experience of production part release and change management, DV/PV, DFMEA and product launch activities. 

• Experience with quality and problem-solving tools (e.g., structured problem-solving methods, 5 WHY, Fishbone diagrams, 8D, DFMEA, etc.). 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Confluence/Jira and Smartsheet tools.